Massey said the act was particularly egregious because her 9-year-old son was in the house as well.

Massey said she also feared Kulaga poisoned their well, or put a bomb in her car.

"A person shouldn't have to live like that," Massey said.

Hernando Today previously reported Kulaga had been released from the Hernando County Jail three days before the offense, where he had been serving time for grand theft, possession of a controlled substance and drug equipment.

Kulaga has been held in lieu of $155,250 bail since the offense, and jail records show he has 296 days time served.